LOSS OR DAMAGE to any of the Hired equipment is the full responsibility of the Hirer.

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE, INJURY OR DAMAGE TO HIRER OR THIRD PERSONS OR PROPERTY.

The hirer shall not have any claim against the Owner for loss or damage suffered by the hirer as a result of the Hirer’s use of the equipment and further the Hirer will indemnify the Owner against any claim made against the Owner by a third person or other losses arising out of the use of the equipment by the hirer.

LATE RETURN. If we are not notified of a late return prior to the return date listed in the agreement, hire will be charged at DOUBLE the hire rate. Please let us know if there is going to be a delay!

ACCESSORIES. Any of the standard accessories or cables missing will be charged for.

NO ASSIGNMENT OF HIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement is personal to the Hirer of the equipment. The person signing this document for and on behalf of the Hirer (if not personally the Hirer) confirms that he or she has the authority of the Hirer to make this contract on the Hirer’s behalf and that he is not empowered by the Hirer to break this agreement. The person so signing hereby indemnifies the Owner against all losses and costs that may be incurred as a result of the person so signing the agreement failing to have such power of authority.

OWNERS RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE HIRE. The Owner reserves the right to terminate the hire at any time and will not be responsible to the Hirer for any loss he may claim to have suffered in respect of such a termination.

CARE OF EQUIPMENT AND BREAKDOWNS

a. The Hirer shall take proper care of the equipment and shall indemnify the Owner against any damage or loss arising out of its use or theft.

b. The Hirer warrants he or she is competent and qualified to use the equipment in the way that it is designed.

c. Breakdowns through misuse shall in no way shorten the term of period of hire charging.

d. It is the Hirer’s responsibility to satisfy himself or herself that the equipment is suitable for the use intended and it is used in the way that complies with all statutory and legal requirements.

e. The equipment does not purport to be in brand new condition or equal to brand new condition but all items are understood to be in good working condition at the time of hire.

f. The Owner is not liable for any loss or damage caused by the Hirer as a result of a breakdown of equipment, however caused.

g. The Hirer shall be liable for any loss or damage caused by overloading, connection to incorrect voltage, mysterious disappearance, theft, fire, damage in transit, loss in transit or misuse in any way.

DETERMINATION OF VALUE FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS. The value for loss or damage will be assessed based on the brand new replacement value or any repair work necessary.

DELIVERY AND REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT. The Hirer authorises the Owner or his agent full access to property where the equipment may be sited to deliver or recover the equipment in hire.

FREIGHT AND DELIVERY CHARGES are the responsibility of the Hirer, unless otherwise arranged prior to the Hire. The Owner accepts no liability or responsibility for any delays or freight insurance, or any damages arising from delays in delivery or transit time.

DELIVERY AND COLLECTION CHARGES are the responsibility of the Hirer, unless otherwise arranged prior to the Hire. The Owner accepts no liability or responsibility for any delays or freight insurance, or any costs incurred in freight.

THE HIRER SHALL NOT PART with the possession of the said equipment or any part thereof for the duration of the hire.

A CLEANING CHARGE of $40/hour (minimum $40) will apply if the Hired equipment (including cables) is dirty and requires cleaning upon return.

EXCESSIVE NOISE DIRECTION. The equipment hired must be used in a manner that does not cause nuisance to neighbours and nearby properties. If an excessive noise direction notice is received, speakers must be turned off immediately and The Owner should be notified.